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Prepared By :-Mohit Mahajan ( 03 )BBA-II

• Coordinates: 34°10 12″N 77°34 48″E′ ′• Country : India• State : Jammu & Kashmir• Total Area : 86,904 km2

• Population : 270,126• Vehicle Registration : Leh – JK10

Ladakh – JK07

About• Ladakh "land of high passes“ is a region of Jammu and

Kashmir and lies between the Kunlun mountain range in the north and the main Great Himalayas to the south, inhabited by people of Indo-Aryan and Tibetan descent. It is one of the most sparsely populated regions in Jammu and Kashmir.

• Ladakh is renowned for its remote mountain beauty and culture. It is sometimes called "Little Tibet" as it has been strongly influenced by Tibetan culture.

• Ladakh is the highest plateau of state of Kashmir with much of it being over 3,000 m (9,800 ft). It spans the Himalayan and Karakoram mountain ranges and the upper Indus River valley.

How to Reach

•By Road 1.Srinagar – Leh - 413 KM 2.Manali – Leh – 474 KM

•By Train Jammu is the Nearest Station which is connected with rest of India with distance of 700 KM from Leh

•By Air Leh airport is situated at a distance of 8 km from city center and receives regular flights operated by Air India, Jet Airways and All other Flight operators from Mumbai, Delhi, Jammu and Srinagar.

Best Time to Visit

Summer (June to September) is the best time to visit. The temperature is cool and can go up to 33°C.The skies are usually clear and offer panoramic views of the mountains. The average day temperature ranges from 20° to 30°C.

The LAND OF LAMAS

THE LANDTHE PEOPLETHE CULTURE

THE RELIGION

THE ADVENTURETHE LANDSCAPE

PEOPLE OF LADAKHMulti-religions

Multi-tribalAn oasis of peace

& harmony

Religion Percentage

•Hindus 6.22 %•Muslims 47.39 %•Buddhists 45.86 %•Others 0.52 %

•There is a blend of many different ethnic groups, predominantly Tibetans, Monpas and Dards.

Despite the uncertain socio-political & religious conditions in other parts of J&K, Ladakh has

always remained peaceful and maintained its mystical aura.

• Ladakh is unbeatable on the heritage front with its 34 ancient Buddhist monasteries. Every village has a monastery and every monastery has an annual festival, its undoubtedly the "Land Of Celebrations".

Cuisines

Here are some of the famous Ladakhi cuisines :•Momo•Thupka ( Noodle Soup )•Skyu ( Traditional Dish )•Paba and Tangtur ( staple food )•Khambir and Butter Tea•Chang ( Local Brew )

CULTURE

It is sometimes called "Little Tibet" as it has been strongly influenced by Tibetan culture. A majority of Ladakhis are Tibetan Buddhists and the rest are mostly Shia Muslims.

Language people speak LADAKHI LANGUAGE.

WOMENS IN TRADITIONAL DRESS

Folk Dances

• Jabro Dance ( Tibetan New Year Festival )• Dances of the Lamas ( Performed by Lamas

and Monks in monasteries. Celestial and spirityual aura and involve many tantrik practices. )

• Yak Dance • Bagstronches ( Ladakhi marriage dance

continues for weeks . The bride and the bride groom also takes part in this .)

Cont….

• Shon Dance ( It is considered royal dance and is performed in the places on every festive occasion. )

• The Surahi Dance ( Its almost extinct now. In this dance dancers used to carry pots of chang on their heads and dance. )

• The Koshan Dance ( it is performed in Leh and is performed while rifing horses. )

Now here are some pics to see how Ladakh looks like.

WORLD RECORDS OF LADAKHWORLD’S HIGHEST

1)MOTORABLE ROAD that is KHARDUNG LA

2) WORLD’S HIGHEST AIRPORT

3)WORLDS HIGHEST SALT WATER LAKE THAT IS PANGONG LAKE

4)WORLDS SECOND COLDEST PLACE IS DRASS.

Things to do :• Motor Biking in khardung la • Cycling in Khardung la • Yak Safari in Leh • Camel Safari in Nubra Valley • Para Gliding in Lamayuru, Stok Kangri, Leh, etc. • Water rafting and Kayaking Indus River and Zanaskar

River • Mountaineering in Stok Kangri, Mountain Nun and Kun • Jeep Safari Tours to Suru Valley, Nubra Valley • Tour to Magnetic Hill • Trekking and Wildlife Sanctuary Visit

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